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When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch
US President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker Folarin Balogun reviewed is the latest instance of political interference in the…
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forbes.com
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun’s Red Card, Report Says
Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player's red card.
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abcnews.com
FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match…
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channelnewsasia.com
FIFA makes U-turn to clear Balogun for US v Belgium World Cup clash following call from Trump
MIAMI/SEATTLE, July 5 : United States striker Folarin Balogun is available for the World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA suspended his ban for a red card on Sunday in an…
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france24.com
FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald…
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huffpost.com
FIFA Lifts U.S. Player Balogun’s Red Card Suspension At World Cup After Trump Calls Infantino
The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a source.
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cryptobriefing.com
FIFA lifts Balogun's red card suspension after Trump calls Infantino directly
FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after President Trump reportedly called FIFA President Infantino, raising major sports governance
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US President Donald Trump called FIFA’s Infantino before reversal of USA’s red card
Balogun had been sent off for inadvertently treading on Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic in the USA's 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
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eu.usatoday.com
Trump lobbied FIFA president to review US star's World Cup suspension
President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge a review of Folarin Balogun's red card before the US star's suspension was reversed.
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nzherald.co.nz
How Donald Trump intervened to get USA's red card suspension postponed
Trump personally phoned Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to challenge the red card.
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FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino
US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter…
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dawn.com
FIFA makes unprecedented U-turn following Trump intervention to clear Balogun for US-Belgium World Cup clash
The striker was shown a red card in the round-of-32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina for planting his boot into the ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.
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hindustantimes.com
Balogun’s red card: Trump's role confirmed as FIFA lifts one-match ban after Gianni Infantino call
FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension after Donald Trump urged a review, allowing him to face Belgium and sparking outrage from Belgian officials.
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dw.com
World Cup: Trump thanks FIFA for suspending Balogun's ban
US President Donald Trump reportedly called Gianni Infantino to ask him to lift Falorin Balogun's red card ban to allow him to play against Belgium. The Belgian FA has called the…
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punchng.com
Trump called FIFA chief to review Balogun's red card — Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review and reverse Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension. Read mor
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en.mercopress.com
Trump admits calling FIFA over a red card; the reversal for the US striker sparks an outcry
US President Donald Trump admitted he had called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask that the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun be reviewed, after the body reversed…
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FIFA Criticized Over Balogun Red Card Suspension After Reported Call From Trump
The Belgian soccer body said it’s exploring “all potential options” to safeguard the “legitimate rights” of all teams at the World Cup and the principles of “fair play.”
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africanews.com
FIFA cleared Balogun to face Belgium after Trump intervention, sources say | Africanews
An reported intervention by US President Donald Trump to clear American World Cup striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium on Monday has kicked off a furious row at the…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium
In an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump to…
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koreaherald.com
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
SEATTLE (AP) -- US President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that
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nytimes.com
How Trump’s call to Infantino helped ‘free’ Balogun, and sparked a huge World Cup controversy
The intervention by the U.S. President was a bizarre twist in a story that will reverberate throughout this summer and beyond